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Live webchat with Slummy Mummy columnist and author, Fiona Neill

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RachelMumsnet · 21/07/2011 11:21

Fiona Neill is the creator of the Times Magazine Slummy Mummy column and author of international bestseller The Secret Life of a Slummy Mummy which was voted <a class="break-all" href="http://www.mumsnet.com/Reviews/BestLightRead/10-the-secret-life-of-the-slummy-mummy/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Mumsnet Best Light Read in 2011.

Fiona's latest book, What the Nanny Saw is out on 18th August and to mark the occasion,Fiona will also be joining us at MNHQ for a live webchat on the 18th August, where you'll get chance to tell her your thoughts on the book and to ask her questions.

What the Nanny Saw tells the story of penniless student Ali Sparrow, whose life changes overnight after answering an ad for a nanny. She is catapulted into the privileged and excessive world of London's financial elite, and is a witness to things she probably shouldn't see. When a scandal erupts that rocks the family's private life, is Ali principled enough to keep their secrets when the press come prowling for the inside scoop? Or will she dish the dirt on the family who never saw her as anything other than part of the scenery?

Don't forget to return to this thread to share your views on the book, and put 18th August in your diary to join our chat with Fiona Neill.

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NerfHerder · 21/07/2011 12:46

OOh! I used to love the Slummy Mummy column, in the days before the paywall

Welcome to MN Fiona (though I've a feeling it's not your first visit... Wink

curtaincall · 21/07/2011 13:25

Hi Fiona, How autobiographical is/was your column?

curtaincall · 21/07/2011 13:26

Ah, think I've misunderstood and Fiona won't be here till August. Will ask again then !

aristocat · 21/07/2011 13:37

ooh yes please Smile

Purplebuns · 21/07/2011 13:41

OOh emailled, I so hope I get a copy, I never have before though :(

insanityscatching · 21/07/2011 13:52

Ooh I'd love one, have emailed, fingers crossed Smile

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Tee2072 · 21/07/2011 14:15

I've emailed! I love her column!

YouthworkersWife · 21/07/2011 15:44

I'd love a copy!
I thought the Slummy Mummy book was great.

ElectricSoftParade · 21/07/2011 18:05

I've emailed, hope we all get a copy!

supadebo · 21/07/2011 20:17

Really hope I manage to get a copy :)

missorinoco · 21/07/2011 21:39

Fingers crossed

RockStockAndTwoOpenBottles · 21/07/2011 21:48

I've emailed, hope I manage to get one too Grin

tulipe · 21/07/2011 22:18

love the title, wanna read it!

BartletForAmerica · 22/07/2011 11:17

I've just emailed too - sounds good.

SexyDomesticatedDab · 22/07/2011 11:22

Does she want to meet in a cafe for a Brew - we can slag off chat about the other parents too.

SexyDomesticatedDab · 22/07/2011 11:26

Just realised wil be in France on holiday for the web chat Sad.

vogonmothership · 22/07/2011 12:13

fingers crossed!

Fillybuster · 22/07/2011 13:46

Have emailed...love the weekly column so this would be fab :)

RachelMumsnet · 22/07/2011 23:31

We've just had word that all the copies have gone now - sorry if you missed out this time. If you receive a copy, please let us know what you think on this thread and don't forget to join Fiona at 1pm on publication day, Thursday 18th August. If you can't join us on that day, post your questions to Fiona on this thread.

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missorinoco · 30/07/2011 21:11

Has anyone received a copy yet?

YouthworkersWife · 01/08/2011 09:09

My copy came through the post today. Nearly took the hinges off the letterbox - 'tis a huge great thing!

Now all I've got to do is to get the baby to allow me time to read it ...

missorinoco · 01/08/2011 13:16

Still hope for me then.

Lcy · 01/08/2011 14:51

Just got my copy Grin.

SexyDomesticatedDab · 01/08/2011 15:57

Got a copy today too - postie had to knock at the door - will read on holds - start Saturday - 3 weeks!!

Ta very much Grin